Clarivate report finds bioplastics still in early developmental stage, volume of filed patents increasing at same rate as other sectors; research focus being placed on improving mechanical properties to compete with petrochemical-based plastics
April 24, 2020
Interactive webinar on bio-based recyclable packaging
REFUCOAT project to hold two-day online event to present and discuss results and learnings; research aims to develop active coatings in films and trays as alternatives to non-renewable packaging materials; registration free and open
March 23, 2020
EASAC report on plastic packaging and circular economy
European Academies’ Science Advisory Council provides seven recommendations to EU policymakers for transitioning to circular economy; include banning plastic waste exports, extending producer responsibility, ‘end misleading about bio-based alternatives’, limiting additives and resins
February 24, 2020
Challenges of biobased plastics for food packaging
Law firm Keller and Heckman LLP publish overview article introducing biobased plastics, discuss definitions, developments, recycling challenges, and applicable legislation
February 4, 2020
European Bioplastics comments on Green Deal
Industry association wants stronger links to bioeconomy within European Green Deal, outlines seven recommendations to enhance circular economy action plan
January 28, 2020
Survey quantifies consumer perceptions by packaging types
2019 EcoFocus Trends Survey finds consumers perceive glass and paper-based packaging as most healthy and eco-friendly, 64% of millennials willing to pay for eco-friendly products
January 23, 2020
AIMPLAS 7th Biopolymers and Sustainable Composites Seminar
Plastic research and technology center hosts event to bring together entire value chain of biopolymers and sustainable composites; focus to be placed on political frameworks for the bioeconomy and circular economy model; registration open
December 10, 2019
P&P conference 2019: Industry perspectives on FCMs
Recycling, biobased polymers, NIAS among the important topics discussed at Smithers Pira’s conference on plastics and paper in contact with food
September 30, 2019
UK publishes report on bio-based FCMs
Report reviews published scientific and grey literature for existing materials marketed for food contact; expects current risk assessment methods to be appropriate or adaptable, notes limited existing research on materials made from agri-food by-products and their potential risks
July 31, 2019
Initiative for a circular bio-based Europe
EU Commission publishes roadmap outlining proposed initiative for developing research partnerships; aims to drive innovation, value creation from waste and biomass; open for public comment until August 27, 2019